HQ and NQ stat gap needs to close (Both should allow max stats with materia):

[Caimie_Tsukino]

I did mean "post-50 skills", which includes specialist skills. I use none of them, be it precise touch, muscle mem, and have no problem crafting one-star items without them.
Regarding that extra IQ stack mentionned, I never reach more than 9 stacks to complete my craft anyway (with generally 97% HQ)

That's excellent! I wish you good luck with the 2 stars without using any post-50 skills!